GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it Source: TH Direction: The article highlights the key provisions of the new draft and where it falls short in protecting citizens’ rights. Context: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, was recently opened by the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Internal Security/ Governance Source: Indian Express Direction: Personal data protection/Surveillance is an important topic. Keep a note on it including a few points of the now withdrawn Personal data protection bill 2021. No need to note down all examples, have 1-2 examples ready. Context: Experts have raised concerns about …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues related. Context: In the absence of a central law, several local courts have ruled recently that the right to be forgotten, or to be left alone, is inherent to the right to privacy, which was recognised as a fundamental right by India’s Supreme Court in …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of it. Context: The government has said that it is studying the inputs received on the draft data protection bill, and will carefully ensure that any legislation in the digital ecosystem will act as an enabler, fuelling the growth momentum. On December 16, 2021, …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: Last week, the Centre told the Delhi High Court that the “right to be forgotten” is part of the fundamental right to privacy, but added it has no significant role to play in the matter. Petitions …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of it. Context: Nearly two years after it was constituted on 11 December 2019, the Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, headed by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, has presented its final report on the upcoming bill in both Houses of …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues related. Context: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019 has submitted its report. It has retained the controversial exemption clause that allows the Government to keep any of its agencies outside the purview of the law with minor changes. …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Cybersecurity related issues. Context: A Parliamentary panel deliberating on the Personal Data Protection Bill has made the following recommendations: Limit the exemptions available to the government under the current version by placing reasonable restrictions on how the exemption can be availed. The government be exempted only under a “just, fair, …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Cybersecurity related issues. Context: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked for exemption from the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law. Why? UIDAI functionaries said the authority is already being governed by the Aadhaar Act and there cannot be duplicity of laws. The Personal Data Protection (PDP) …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Data Protection Bill What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the bill. For Mains: Concerns and issues. Context: Cleared by the Cabinet, the Personal Data Protection Bill is due …
